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Projects in action

Miami County Connectivity Council

The Miami County Connectivity Council (MCCC) is an open, collaborative group of organizations committed to ensuring access to the internet and the ability to engage the digital world throughout Miami County, Kansas.

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Digital Life Exchange (DLX)

The Digital Life Exchange (DLX) is a consortium of direct-service organizations and resource providers committed to active collaboration to better meet the digital needs of vulnerable and underserved populations across the greater Kansas City metro area.

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MO Goes Tech

Organizations are invited to apply for the first MO Goes Tech cohort, and each selected organization will receive a $2,000 microgrant that includes $1,000 for a stipend for the staff trainer and $1,000 is unrestricted funds to boost digital service capacity.

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KC Goes Tech

New microgrant program helps expand the ability of community organizations to include digital training in their offerings, and to network more effectively with existing digital literacy providers.

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News

Senior-Centered Tech Training Leads the Way at June Third Friday Coalition Call

The June KCCDI meeting spotlighted digital inclusion efforts for older adults, with updates from the Palestine Senior Activity Center. Presenters shared how trust-based smartphone training, scam awareness, and device access are helping seniors build confidence online. The group also discussed robocall scams, community safety, and preparing Kansas City residents to serve as digital ambassadors ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community

KC Digital Drive reflects on Net Inclusion 2025, hosted at the Gila River Indian Community, where digital inclusion leaders gathered to address the end of Digital Equity Act funding, explore the rise of AI, and share innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Read takeaways from Kansas City attendees and how these insights will shape future digital equity efforts in our region.

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Further Reading

Senior-Centered Tech Training Leads the Way at June Third Friday Coalition Call

The June KCCDI meeting spotlighted digital inclusion efforts for older adults, with updates from the Palestine Senior Activity Center. Presenters shared how trust-based smartphone training, scam awareness, and device access are helping seniors build confidence online. The group also discussed robocall scams, community safety, and preparing Kansas City residents to serve as digital ambassadors ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community

KC Digital Drive reflects on Net Inclusion 2025, hosted at the Gila River Indian Community, where digital inclusion leaders gathered to address the end of Digital Equity Act funding, explore the rise of AI, and share innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Read takeaways from Kansas City attendees and how these insights will shape future digital equity efforts in our region.

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